@Chai SagIn all of my "family oriented" houses it is MUCH easier AND I can get higher rent during the "may-aug) season because I don't have to lower the rent to stay competitive.

Recently I have been more inclined to publish dual purpose sites in vertical niches where there is little or no competition.

Our analysis shows many home sellers are thriving in the Bay Area, San Antonio and Los Angeles metro areas, where price cuts are sparse and homes often sell at or near their asking price.On the other end of the spectrum, the Cleveland, Philadelphia and Tampa metros are buyers’ markets, with homes taking longer to sell, less competition in the marketplace and more room for bargaining on prices.

Seattle is a very competitive market and finding properties that cashflow can be difficult unless you are buying very large multis.

The problem is that to attract this market to my condo, I have to keep competitive rents and currently there is a lot of "non-real estate investors" that rent their apartments at a rate high enough just to cover their mortgage (i.e.

I guess I figured they would view me as potential competition.

. ($25 x 24 = $600)If you don't increase the rent and you stay competitive or a little under market rent, then they have less incentive to move.Plus, they may be the perfect tenants NOW but what happens if something changes and your rental winds up getting trashed.

The Dallas market is getting very competitive and I would say the majority of my offers are in multiple offer situations.

A well-managed association will plan ahead for new roofs, siding and other major expenses.Talk to condo neighbors to get their opinions of the association and planned or pending projects.What’s your rental competition?

If its mid west were deals are dime a dozen then I would be heavy towards the lender in regard to return..